Microstructure,formation mechanism and properties of plasma-sprayed Cr7C3—CrSi2—Al2O3 coatings

The Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite coatings were prepared by plasma spraying Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ and Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders, respectively. The microstructure, formation mechanism and properties of the two Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite coatings obtained by plasma spraying were investigated, and the reaction mechanism of the Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC system was explored. The results show that the coating obtained by plasma spraying Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders had thinner lamella and more tortuous interlayer interface, and the in-situ synthesized Cr₇C₃, CrSi₂ and Al₂O₃ in the coating were all nano-crystallines. Compared with the Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ coating prepared by plasma spraying Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite powders, the plasma-sprayed Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ coating obtained from Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders had higher density, higher microhardness (increased by 20%), better fracture toughness and lower wear rate (reduced by 28%).     

等离子弧喷焊颗粒增强铁基合金涂层组织的分析

采用等离子弧喷焊技术,利用后送粉装置在45钢表面制作了WC颗粒增强铁基合金复合涂层,并采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)和能谱仪(EDS)分别对涂层组织结构及成分进行了分析.结果表明,WC颗粒主要分布在涂层顶部,在中部和底部有少量的WC,分布比较均匀;从涂层与基体的熔合区到涂层顶部分别出现了平面晶、胞状晶、树枝晶和等轴晶;涂层表面组织中化合物主要由WC,Fe23B6,Cr23C6,Cr7C3,W2B5,FeW2B2等组成;在喷焊过程中,WC发生了溶解,涂层顶部WC的溶解量比较大;从基体到涂层表面,硬度值基本呈上升趋势,最高达2 218 HV.     

Mechanical and Tribological Properties of HVOF-Sprayed (Cr<Subscript>3</Subscript>C<Subscript>2</Subscript>-NiCr+Ni) Composite Coating on Ductile Cast Iron

The aim of the investigations was to compare the microstructure, mechanical, and wear properties of Cr₃C₂-NiCr+Ni and Cr₃C₂-NiCr coatings deposited by HVOF technique (the high-velocity oxygen fuel spray process) on ductile cast iron. The effect of nickel particles added to the chromium carbide coating on mechanical and wear behavior in the system of Cr ₃ C ₂ -NiCr+Ni/ductile cast iron was analyzed in order to improve the lifetime of coated materials. The structure with particular emphasis of characteristic of the interface in the system of composite coating (Cr ₃ C ₂ -NiCr+Ni)/ductile cast iron was studied using the optical, scanning, and transmission electron microscopes, as well as the analysis of chemical and phase composition in microareas. Experimental results show that HVOF-sprayed Cr₃C₂-NiCr+Ni composite coating exhibits low porosity, high hardness, dense structure with large, partially molten Ni particles and very fine Cr₃C₂ and Cr₇C₃ particles embedded in NiCr alloy matrix, coming to the size of nanocrystalline. The results were discussed in reference to examination of bending strength considering cracking and delamination in the system of composite coating (Cr ₃ C ₂ -NiCr+Ni)/ductile cast iron as well as hardness and wear resistance of the coating. The composite structure of the coating provides the relatively good plasticity of the coating, which in turn has a positive effect on the adhesion of coating to the substrate and cohesion of the composite coating (Cr₃C₂-NiCr+Ni) in wear conditions.     

Improvement of microstructural and tribological properties of APS carbide coatings via PTA surface melting

ABSTRACT

In the current study, WC-Co and Cr₃C₂-NiCr coatings deposited on 90MnCrV8 steel surface via an atmospheric plasma spray (APS) system were modified by the plasma transferred arc (PTA) welding method. Microstructural defects including micro-cracks, voids, pores, and non-uniform zones were determined in the APS deposited layers. The microstructural defects were terminated by the PTA melting process due to the dissolving pool at high temperature. Strong metallurgical bonding between the coating layer and substrate and columnar dendrites and inter-dendritic precipitates were observed during the PTA melting process. Following the PTA melting process, MC, M₃C, and M₇C₃ hard phases were formed in the coating layers. The hardness and wear performance of the coating layers significantly increased due to the PTA surface modification. The main reason for the significant increases in wear performance corresponded to the newly formed hard carbide phases and elimination of microstructural defects via the PTA surface modification.     

Property improvement of stainless-steel-base surface composites fabricated by high-energy electron-beam irradiation

This is a study on the fabrication of surface composites of SiC, TiC particulates, and AISI 304 substrate by high voltage electron beam irradiation. Using CaF₂ powders as flux, two kinds of surface composites were fabricated for a comparative analysis of the microstructural modification and mechanical properties. Through the employed process, the powders and substrate surface were melted and surface composite layers were successfully formed in both cases. In the specimen fabricated with SiC powders, a volume fraction of Cr₂₃C₆ particles (−22 vol.%) were homogeneously distributed along solidification cell boundaries. The large amount of Cr₂₃C₆ particles in combination with solid solution hardening of Si in the matrix resulted in the improved hardness and wear resistance of the surface composite layer, that are 2 to 3 times those of the substrate. In the specimen fabricated with SiC and Ti+SiC powders, TiC and Cr₂₃C₆ particles were precipitated without precipitation of SiC.     

电火花沉积 Fe 基涂层的组织及耐磨性能

通过电火花沉积技术在P20模具钢表面制备了Fe基涂层,利用SEM,XRD及摩擦磨损试验机等分析了涂层的组织结构、显微硬度及耐磨性能。结果表明:电火花沉积Fe基涂层组织均匀、致密;涂层中靠近界面处的组织为柱状枝晶,而涂层中上部组织为超细晶粒。涂层的平均硬度为637.1HV0.1,相比基体提高了1倍;涂层耐磨性优于基体,涂层中弥散分布的Cr7C3,CrB及Fe3C等硬质是Fe基涂层硬度及耐磨性提高的主要原因。涂层的磨损机理主要为磨粒磨损的微切削和疲劳磨损。     

Effect of flow velocity on cavitation erosion behavior of HVOF sprayed WC-10Ni and WC-20Cr3C2–7Ni coatings

WC-10Ni and WC-20Cr₃C₂–7Ni coatings were deposited successively using high-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) spraying. The microstructures and mechanical properties of the coatings were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Vickers microhardness tester, and Ultra nanoindentation tester. The cavitation erosion behaviors of the coatings at different flow velocities were investigated by a rotating disk rig facility with bolt cavitator and circulating system. The results showed that the main phases in the WC-10Ni and WC-20Cr₃C₂–7Ni coatings were WC, W₂C, W, and WC, (W,Cr)₂C, respectively. Both coatings were dense and well bonded to the steel substrate. Despite higher porosity and elastic modulus (E) as well as slightly lower hardness (H), the WC-10Ni coating showed lower H/E, H³/E² and η values as well as cavitation erosion resistance at each flow velocity compared to the WC-20Cr₃C₂–7Ni coating. Both coatings exhibited an increase in the volume loss rates with increasing flow velocity, and the critical flow velocity of the WC-20Cr₃C₂–7Ni coating was in the region of 33.5 to 41.9 m·s⁻¹. The cavitation erosion failure mechanism of the WC-10Ni coatings was the brittle detachment of the WC particles, while cavitation pinholes, pits, cracks, craters, and massive exfoliation contributed to the evolution of the cavitation erosion processes of the WC-20Cr₃C₂–7Ni coating with the increase of the flow velocity.     

喷射电沉积技术制备Co-Cr_3C_2复合镀层的工艺优化

为提高微米级硬质陶瓷颗粒在金属基复合镀层的含量,制备性能优异的防护性镀层,采用喷射电沉积的方法在直流电压下制备了Co-Cr_3C_2复合镀层,利用控制变量法探讨了电流密度、固体颗粒用量、镀液流量以及喷枪移动速度等对镀层中颗粒含量及镀层性能的影响,并分析了各因素的影响机理。同时,分别采用能谱仪、显微硬度计和摩擦磨损试验机对复合镀层的成分、硬度和摩擦因数进行分析,最终确定了制备该复合镀层的较优工艺参数。结果显示:喷头移动速度对颗粒复合量的影响最为显著;颗粒复合量越大,复合镀层硬度越高、摩擦因数越低;在较优工艺参数下制备的Co-Cr_3C_2复合镀层的Cr_3C_2颗粒含量高达23.6%。     

磁场作用下Cr7C3硬质相生长机制

将纵向磁场引入到Fe5铁基合金粉末的等离子弧堆焊过程中,通过磁场的作用影响堆焊层中硬质相的形态及分布.利用金相显微镜和X射线衍射研究堆焊层中硬质相Cr₇C₃的显微组织和取向行为.结果表明,具有顺磁性的硬质相Cr₇C₃在外加磁场的作用下进行形核及长大的过程中有明显的取向现象,在磁场电流为3 A时,堆焊层中硬质相的分布形态最佳,以细小的"六边形"为主,可以显著提高堆焊层的影响和耐磨性;硬质相的取向机理主要是高温的旋转取向和低温的择优取向.     

Microchemical and microstructural studies in a PTA weld overlay of Ni-Cr-Si-B alloy on AISI 304L stainless steel

Ni-Cr-Si-B alloy coatings deposited on AISI 304L stainless steel substrate using plasma transferred arc welding process were studied with respect to the microchemical and microstructural modifications that take place during the process. The coating was characterized for (1) interface integrity and dilution (2) type, morphology and distribution of secondary phases in the coating (3) elemental redistribution between substrate and coating and (4) different phases that form during the deposition process. Formation of a transition zone of only 760 μm width was understood in terms of interdiffusion of Fe and Ni across the interface. Preferential redistribution of carbon to the surface of the coating was observed. It was explained on the basis of difference in thermodynamic activity. Apart from γ-Ni solid solution, the other primary phases identified in Ni-Cr-Si-B alloy were Cr₂B, Cr₇C₃ and Cr₃C₂. The observed changes in microstructure, microchemistry and hardness have been understood based on the phase transitions of the Ni rich alloy during solidification and cooling on the substrate.     

等离子熔覆TiC/Fe-Cr金属陶瓷复合涂层

以钛铁粉、高碳铬铁粉、硼铁粉、硅铁粉等为原料,利用等离子熔覆技术在Q235钢表面原位反应合成了与基材冶金结合Ti/Fe-Cr金属陶瓷复合涂层.利用SEM,XRD和EDS等分析了涂层的显微组织,并在室温于滑动磨损条件下测试了该涂层的耐磨性能.结果表明,涂层组织由TiC相、初生相Cr7C3、共晶(Cr,Fe)7C3和奥氏体...     

Microstructure and adhesion of Cr3C2-NiCr vacuum plasma sprayed coatings

Vacuum plasma spraying (VPS) was used to spray a Cr₃C₂-NiCr coating of ∼ 150, 300 and 450 μm in thickness onto a plain carbon steel substrate, employing a commercially available Cr20Ni9.5C powder. The splat microstructures observed in the coating were found to consist of a NiCr matrix with a predominant Cr₃C₂ phase, besides Cr₇C₃ and Cr₂O₃. The adhesion of the coating to the substrate was evaluated by means of interfacial indentation techniques. It has been found that the interfacial toughness value changes from 7.6 to 10.1 MPa m^1/2 when the thickness increases from 150 to 450 μm. Also, it has been found that the parameter Kca_o, determined by linear regression from the Kca versus 1 / e² curve by means of the interfacial indentation model advanced by Chicot et al., has a value of ∼ 9.8 MPa m^1/2.     

Wear,erosion and corrosion resistance of HVOF-sprayed WC and Cr3C2 based coatings for electrolytic hard chrome replacement

Thermally sprayed carbide-based coatings are nowadays extensively considered as an alternative to electrolytic hard chrome (EHC) coatings to reduce the environmental impact and the overall cost associated with EHC process. In this investigation, high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spray process was employed to prepare coatings using the traditional carbide powders namely the WC-10Co4Cr, the Cr₃C₂-25NiCr and a new type of mixed carbide powder WC-40Cr₃C₂-25NiCr. The Powder deposition rate, basic mechanical properties, abrasive wear, slurry erosion and corrosion resistance of the three coatings were then compared with the EHC coating. The results show that WC-10Co4Cr coating exhibited the highest hardness, abrasive wear and slurry erosion resistance followed by WC-40Cr₃C₂-25NiCr, EHC, and Cr₃C₂-25NiCr coating. The deposition efficiency of the powders as per hierarchy was found to be WC-40Cr₃C₂-25NiCr > WC-10Co4Cr > Cr₃C₂-25NiCr and all the HVOF sprayed coatings exhibited higher corrosion resistance than EHC coating. The highest powder deposition efficiency coupled with low density, acceptable tribo-corrosion performance, as well as low post processing cost makes the HVOF sprayed WC-40Cr₃C₂-25NiCr coating a potential candidate to replace the EHC coating.     

Microstructure, mechanical and wear properties of laser processed SiC particle reinforced coatings on titanium

Laser processing of Ti-SiC composite coating on titanium was carried out to improve wear resistance using Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS™) — a commercial rapid prototyping technology. During the coating process a Nd:YAG laser was used to create small liquid metal pool on the surface of Ti substrate in to which SiC powder was injected to create Ti-SiC metal matrix composite layer. The composite layers were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy equipped with fine probe chemical analysis. Laser parameters were found to have strong influence on the dissolution of SiC, leading to the formation of TiSi₂, Ti₅Si₃ and TiC with a large amount of SiC on the surface. Detailed matrix microstructural analysis showed the formation of non-stoichiometric compounds and TiSi₂ in the matrix due to non-equilibrium rapid solidification during laser processing. The average Young's modulus of the composite coatings was found to be in the range of 602 and 757 GPa. Under dry sliding conditions, a considerable increase in wear resistance was observed, i.e., 5.91 × 10^− 4 mm³/Nm for the SiC reinforced coatings and 1.3 × 10⁻³ mm³/Nm for the Ti substrate at identical test conditions.     

Hot corrosion behavior of detonation gun sprayed Cr3C2–NiCr coatings on Ni and Fe-based superalloys in Na2SO4–60% V2O5 environment at 900 °C

The present work investigates the hot corrosion resistance of detonation gun sprayed (D-gun) Cr₃C₂–NiCr coatings on Superni 75, Superni 718 and Superfer 800 H superalloys. The deposited coatings on these superalloy substrates exhibit nearly uniform, adherent and dense microstructure with porosity less than 0.8%. Thermogravimetry technique is used to study the high temperature hot corrosion behavior of bare and Cr₃C₂–NiCr coated superalloys in molten salt environment (Na₂SO₄–60% V₂O₅) at high temperature 900 °C for 100 cycles. The corrosion products of the detonation gun sprayed Cr₃C₂–NiCr coatings on superalloys are analyzed by using XRD, SEM, and FE-SEM/EDAX to reveal their microstructural and compositional features for elucidating the corrosion mechanisms. It is shown that the Cr₃C₂–NiCr coatings on Ni- and Fe-based superalloy substrates are found to be very effective in decreasing the corrosion rate in the given molten salt environment at 900 °C. Particularly, the coating deposited on Superfer 800 H showed a better hot corrosion protection as compared to Superni 75 and Superni 718. The coatings serve as an effective diffusion barrier to preclude the diffusion of oxygen from the environment into the substrate superalloys. It is concluded that the hot corrosion resistance of the D-gun sprayed Cr₃C₂–NiCr coating is due to the formation of desirable microstructural features such as very low porosity, uniform fine grains, and the flat splat structures in the coating.     

Synthesis of chromium carbide (Cr3C2) nanopowders by the carbonization of the precursor

The solution-derived precursor method was used to synthesize chromium carbide (Cr₃C₂) nanopowders, ammonium dichromate ((NH₄)₂Cr₂O₇) and nanometer carbon black were used as raw materials. The products were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) techniques. The results show that the single phase Cr₃C₂ can be synthesized under the conditions of 21 wt.% C, 1100 °C and 30 min, and the average crystallite size is 27.2 nm. The powders show good dispersion and are mainly composed of spherical or near- spherical particles with a mean diameter of ~ 30 nm. The surface of the specimen mainly consists of Cr, C and O three species elements. The XPS spectrum of Cr2p consists of two peaks with the binding energies of 577.5 eV and 575.3 eV, which are assigned to the Cr2p_3/2 species of Cr₂O₃ and Cr₃C_2 − x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5), respectively. The XPS spectrum of O1s energy region for chromium carbide contains three peaks (Oa, Oh and Od), which are considered to be due to O⁻, OH⁻ and Cr₂O₃, respectively.     

Oxidation behavior of arc-sprayed FeMnCrAl/Cr3C2-Ni9Al coatings deposited on low-carbon steel substrates

FeMnCr/Cr₃C₂ and FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂ coatings, using Ni9Al arc-sprayed coating as an interlayer on low-carbon steel substrates, were deposited by high velocity arc spraying (HVAS) on the cored wires. The high temperature oxidation behavior of the arc-sprayed FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂-Ni9Al and FeMnCr/Cr₃C₂ coatings on the low-carbon steel substrates was studied during isothermal exposures to air at 800 °C. The surface and interface morphologies of the coatings after isothermal oxidation after 100 h were observed and characterized by optical microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope, energy dispersion spectrum, and X-ray diffraction. The results showed that the oxidation weight gains of the coatings were significantly lower than that of the low-carbon steel substrate. Moreover, the FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂-Ni9Al coating registered the lowest oxidation rate. This favorable oxidation resistance is due to the Al and Cr contents of the aforementioned coating that inhibits the generation of Fe and Mn oxides. This is attributed to the interdiffusion between the substrates and the Ni9Al arc-sprayed coating, which can convert the mechanical bonding between substrates and coatings into a metallurgical one, thereby inhibiting the oxidation of interface between the low-carbon steel and the coating.     

超音速火焰喷涂Cr3C2/NiCr涂层抗加沙空蚀性分析

采用HVOF技术在1Cr18Ni9Ti不锈钢基体上制备了Cr3C2/NiCr涂层,借助XRD,TEM,SEM等方法分析了涂层的组织形貌及相组成.以1Cr18Ni9Ti奥氏体不锈钢作为对比材料,用磁致伸缩空蚀仪配备扬沙装置测试了涂层在清水以及含沙水中抗空蚀性能.结果表明,涂层呈层状结构,含有未熔颗粒和少量孔隙,涂层由Cr3C2,Cr7C3,Cr23C6及NiCr等相组成;在清水试验中,1Cr18Ni9Ti不锈钢抗空蚀性能良好,与空蚀过程中1Cr18Ni9Ti奥氏体不锈钢产生加工硬化有直接关系;在含沙40 kg/m3试验水中,Cr3C2/NiCr涂层呈现出较好的抗空蚀性能,与涂层自身相组成以及较高硬度有关.Cr3C2/NiCr涂层破坏总是从孔隙等薄弱环节开始,而1Cr18Ni9Ti奥氏体不锈钢的破坏起始于晶界和孪晶界.     

Properties of Cr3C2-NiCr cermet coating sprayed by high power plasma and high velocity oxy-fuel processes

The structure, hardness, and shear adhesion strength have been investigated for Cr₃C₂-NiCr cermet coatings sprayed onto a mild steel substrate by 200 kW high power plasma spraying (HPS) and high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) processes. Amorphous and supersaturated nickel phases form in both as-sprayed coatings. The hardness of the HVOF coating is higher than that of the HPS coating, because the HVOF coating contains more nonmelted Cr₃C₂ carbide particles. On heat treating at 873 K, the amorphous phase decomposes and the supersaturated nickel phase precipitates Cr₃C₂ carbides so that the hardness increases in the HPS coating. The hardness measured under a great load exhibits lower values compared with that measured with a small load because of cracks generated from the indentation. The ratio of the hardnesses measured with different loads can be regarded as an index indicating the coating ductility. The ductility of the HVOF coating is higher than that of the HPS coating. Adhesion strength of the HVOF coating was high compared with the HPS coating. The adhesion of the coatings is enhanced by heat treating at 1073 K, and that of the HVOF coating is over 350 MPa.     

Preparation and wear performance of NiCr/Cr3C2-NiCr/hBN plasma sprayed composite coating

NiCr clad hexagonal BN powder (NiCr/hBN) was added to NiCr/Cr₃C₂ feedstock to improve the tribological properties of chromium carbide nichrome coating. The microstructure, flowability and apparent density of the composite powder, as well as the structure and mechanical properties of the plasma sprayed coating were characterized. The friction and wear behavior of the NiCr/Cr₃C₂-NiCr/hBN coating from ambient temperature up to 800 °C was evaluated on a ball-on-disk wear tester and compared with that of NiCr/Cr₃C₂ coating and NiCr/Cr₃C₂-NiCr/BaF₂·CaF₂ coating. The results show that NiCr cladding can reduce the decarburization of Cr₃C₂ and oxidation of hBN during the thermal spray. The main wear mechanisms of the NiCr/Cr₃C₂-NiCr/hBN composite coating are ploughing and adhesive wear. Layered hexagonal BN particle reduce the direct contact and severe adhesion between friction pairs, thus decreasing the friction coefficient. The NiCr/Cr₃C₂-NiCr/hBN composite coating shows a promising application in the high temperature environment with the request of both wear resistance and friction reduction.